Thermal Physics Definitions

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Triple Point
For a given substance, one specifc temperature and pressure at which all three phases of that substance can exist in thermodynamic equilibrium.
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Phases
A phase of matter is its state (solid, liquid or gas).
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Thermal Equilibrium
A state in which there is no net flow of thermal energy between the objects involved, that is, objects in thermal equilibrium must be at the same temperature.
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Celcius Scale
A temperature scale with 100 degrees between the freezing point and the boiling point of pure water (at atmospheric pressure 1.01 x 10^3 Pa).
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Absolute Temperature Scale
A scale for measuring temperature based on absolute zero and the triple point of pure water, with gradations equal in size to those of the Celcius scale; unit Kelvin (K).
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Thermodynamic Temperature Scale
A scale for measuring temperature based on absolute zero and the triple point of pure water, with gradations equal in size to those of the Celcius scale; unit Kelvin (K).
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A phase of matter is its state (solid, liquid or gas).

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A state in which there is no net flow of thermal energy between the objects involved, that is, objects in thermal equilibrium must be at the same temperature.

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A temperature scale with 100 degrees between the freezing point and the boiling point of pure water (at atmospheric pressure 1.01 x 10^3 Pa).

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A scale for measuring temperature based on absolute zero and the triple point of pure water, with gradations equal in size to those of the Celcius scale; unit Kelvin (K).

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